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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least eight, including one child
Israeli air strikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon killed at least eight people, including one child.
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Millions stranded in Bangladesh due to heavy flooding
Heavy flooding in Eastern Bangladesh severed power lines, communications, and disconnected roads, stranding millions.
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CN workers to strike Monday, vow to fight Canada move to end rail shutdown
Announcement is latest twist in labour dispute at Canada's top two railroads, which locked out more than 9,000 workers.
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Aid will enter Sudan by two routes, mediators say
Sudan's army has not sent a delegation to the peace talks in Geneva, delaying progress in ending hostilities.
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US Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to lower interest rates
Powell says the 'downside risks to employment have increased' as he lays out his rationale for rate cuts.
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Nigeria floods kill dozens amid mounting fears over rainy season
Flooding in northern Nigeria has killed at least 30 people and devastated huge amounts of farmland.
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Mexico lashes out at US ambassador’s comments on proposed judicial reform
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that US ambassador Ken Salazar's comments were disrespectful.
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What’s blocking a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza?
After rejecting the idea for months, US officials are now arguing that a ceasefire agreement should be signed.
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Top Biden adviser Jake Sullivan to visit China next week
National security adviser to be in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, seeking to improve ties between the US and China.
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At least one killed as inmates take staff hostage in Russian prison
Incident in Volgograd took place during meeting of jail's disciplinary commission with 'several prisoners' involved.
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Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety?
India’s outrage over a doctor’s murder; we explore sexual violence, workplace safety, and the fight for women’s rights.
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Key moments from Harris speech to DNC
US Vice President Kamala Harris promised a “new way forward” as she formally accepted the Democrats’ nomination.
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Last body from superyacht sinking off Sicily found: Italian coastguard
A woman's body was recovered from the wreckage of the Bayesian yacht but is still to be identified.
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Russia’s ‘dangerous advance’ in Ukraine’s east stokes fear, divisions
While world attention is on Kyiv's surprise cross-border assault, Moscow's troops are bearing down on Ukraine's east.
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Under the radar, Ireland is helping illegal Israeli settlements do business
If it is to maintain its pro-Palestinian rights reputation, Ireland must end its financial ties to settlements.
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UN committee slams UK over racism, incitement affecting minorities
Committee responsible for combatting discrimination calls on government to address hate speech and institutional racism.
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Which countries’ weapons is Ukraine using in Russia incursion?
Reports say several NATO countries, including UK and Germany, have allowed Ukraine to use their weapons in Kursk.
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US ruling party focuses on threat from opposition at grand convention
The troubled North American regime made no promises to address the nation's deepening divides at the Chicago gathering.
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Panda Meng Meng gives birth to second set of twins at Berlin Zoo
Zoo director says the mother is demonstrating proper 'bear love' towards 'lively' panda cubs.
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Hundreds of thousands stranded as floods hit India and Bangladesh
Several deaths reported as floods caused by torrential rains sweep India's northeast and neighbouring Bangladesh's east.
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